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Salix alba caerulea Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils, including wet, ill-drained or intermittantly flooded soils[1, 11], but prefers a damp, heavy soil in a sunny position[200]. Rarely thrives on chalk[200]. Plants are very tolerant of maritime exposure and atmospheric pollution[75, 186]. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[200]. Allied to S. fragilis, with which it hybridizes[200]. This sub-species is cultivated for its wood which is used to make cricket bats and artificial limbs. According to one report it is a female clone which should make it a cultivar rather than a sub-species unless the clone is the cultivated form of S. albe caerulea. Very fast growing, it can attain a girth of 1 - 1.5 metres in 12 years from a cutting[11]. Trees respond well to pollarding and coppicing. Trees respond badly to transplanting unless moved regularly[11]. The root system is rather agressive and can sause problems with drains[200]. A very important food plant for the caterpillars of many species of butterflies[30] and a good bee plant, providing an early source of nectar and pollen[11]. A very good wildlife habitat, more than 200 species of insects are associated with this tree[24]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required. For further Salix alba caerulea gardening information |
